Residential and commercial conveyancing solicitors in Surbiton and Berrylands
A small, CQS-accredited team who agree your fees at the outset and keep you informed at every stage of your move.
Specialists in property law
Our fee earners have all worked in and around the Kingston Borough, on everything from new builds and auctions to lease extensions and commercial property.
For you and your home
Residential sales and purchases
Buying or selling a freehold or leasehold home, with your fees agreed at the outset.
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New build property
Developers recommend us to their buyers. We know the tight exchange deadlines and the checks to make first.
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Remortgages and transfer of equity
Changing lender or changing who owns your home, often done together so the work isn't doubled.
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Lease extensions and variations
New leases and deeds of variation checked against current law, protecting you for the whole term.
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Auctions
The checks to make before the auction, because once the contract is signed you're committed.
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Who you'll deal with
You'll speak to the same person from start to finish
We appoint one experienced conveyancer to your transaction, and every fee earner can be reached directly by phone or email. Hill Johnson & Leo joined two long-established local firms: Hill Johnson in Surbiton and Leo & Stockton in Kingston upon Thames.
Meet the team- Excellent client careWe take time to listen so we understand what you need.
- Value for moneyThe expertise of a much larger firm, more affordable and always transparent.
- Attention to detailA keen eye for detail, so nothing is ever missed.
- Plain EnglishWe explain in simple language what is involved.
- LocalWe know the area and are available in person, by email or on the phone.
- Forward-thinkingWe use the latest technology where it helps your move.
Five stages, and you'll know where you are in each
We discuss fees with you at the outset, and they're kept to unless something unforeseen needs extra work, which we'd talk through with you first.
Your quote
Once a sale or purchase is agreed you get our quote, and we send the opening letters and the forms to complete.
Papers and searches
On a sale we send the title and draft papers to the buyer's solicitors. On a purchase we order searches, check the papers and go through them with you.
Exchange
When the papers are approved, enquiries answered and your mortgage and deposit are in place, we agree a completion date and exchange.
Completion
We request the mortgage funds and the balance, and you hand over or collect the keys.
Registration
We register the property in your name as the new owner.
“We didn’t have to chase once”
Rebecca, a first-time buyer, on Google.
We recently purchased a house as first time buyers and were really impressed with the service provided by Leigh at HJL. We had heard lots of bad things about conveyancing solicitors and were pleasantly surprised to find none of these to be true with hjl. Leigh gave us regular progress updates and we didn’t have to chase once. She was also extremely thorough with the questions she asked of the sellers solicitors.
Rebecca BealeGoogle reviewWe had originally started with a different solicitor and were almost at the point of completion before they essentially vanished overnight. We were left in a bit of a panic, needing to leave our rented flat within a couple of months, but Leigh was incredible. We really felt she was on our side throughout and kept us supported and informed every step of the way.
Toria MaxwellGoogle reviewSimon Leo was excellent! He and the team simultaneously handled our sale and purchase in what was a long and bumpy chain really well. They were excellent and very responsive at communicating with us in plain English (!), and processed all the paperwork very efficiently.
Geoff A (Brightstar)Google reviewWe’ve worked with Leigh at Hill Johnson and Leo four times now. Even when our first and third attempts fell through because of broken chains, she was always professional and on top of everything.
Roza YoknarGoogle reviewWe had a very tight deadline to complete our conveyancing, and I cannot thank Hill Johnson & Leo Solicitors enough for their outstanding service. Despite the short timeframe and pressure, she managed the entire process smoothly and completed everything sooner than we expected, which was truly impressive.
majid mehdikhaniGoogle reviewLeigh has been absolutely fantastic throughout the sale of my property. She gave really clear advice and explanations on key issues and worked well with my buyer’s solicitors to resolve issues and reach exchange and completion on time.
AstridGoogle reviewAreas we cover
Surbiton, and the towns around it
Most of the conveyancing process can be done remotely over email and phone. When signatures are needed we're in the heart of Surbiton, a few minutes' walk from the station.
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- 020 8390 0185
- info@hjlsolicitors.com
- 59 Victoria Road, Surbiton, Surrey KT6 4NQ
Open in Google Maps - Monday to Thursday: 9.30am to 5.30pm
Friday: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Closed 1pm to 2pm each day for lunch